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How to get fromArashiyama to Kanazawaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Arashiyama to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train Thunderbird
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain train Tsurugi
    2h 53m
    ¥3,704–5,283

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oyamazaki to Fukuibus bus
    2. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train Tsurugi
    5h 28m
    ¥5,242–7,702

  3. Drive 233.5 km

    1. Drive from Arashiyama to Kanazawacar car 233.5 km
    3h 16m
    ¥4,052–5,853

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus bus Nagoya
    5h 30m

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  • Distance: 246 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?

You can take a train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kanazawa via Kyōto and Tsuruga in around 2h 53m.

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